why do I not get a close shave after 7 months of use
19897
Wash the head,just pop open and rinse out and allow to dry .If that does not help buy a can of spray head cleaner .Cleaning under stream of water should work .
45784
It gives a close shave but not better than the multiple blade razors. It takes 2-3 minutes longer perhaps because it takes time to feel comfortable using the single edge. I am satisfied with the shave and especially with the cost savings.
1159973
Yes, that happen all the time. I don't use this anymore. If I do use a body shaver, I'll use the Philips BodyGroom: Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7100, BG2040 (Packaging may vary)
1949142
Sorry I do not have a beard. Occasionally I will not shave for 3-4 days and when I use the Braun it shaves very well. I love the Braun
1800908
Depends on how often you shave, and how quick you grow. With semi often shaving I have had my bottle more than a month.
608000
I takes a while for your skin to get use to it, try using an after shave cream, after a while your skin won't notice your shaver anymore.
1617293
I've only had it about a month, so I don't really know how many shaves I could get with it, yet. At the current rate, shaving with it about once a day, I would say about 5-6 months. The more I use it, the more I enjoy it.
911424
I don't know, I know that after about a year the foil and cutting blades get dull and I have to make more passes to get a smooth shave. I would imagine that depending on how thick your beard is, and how much pressure you are putting on the blades as you are shaving could create accelerated wear.
315579
I have a coarse beard and it takes at least 2 passes to get DFS. I am finding I get a better shave with less irritation mainly because I now use wet shaving technique with Arko soap and make multiple passes. A big bonus is with the Personna carts I can afford to change out carts for new ones earlier than I used too.
711988
I have gotten as many as eight good shaves out of one blade. Beyond that number, the shaves start leaving more spots that the alum tends to indicate after the shave. I don't have course whiskers, and sort of tender skin. I do use pre-shave oil and usually lather up with Neutrogena bar soap, and follow up with the alum treatment. Very nice blades and they work nice for me. I only shave my face, not the whole head.
1506953
Had mine just over three months. I use it with hot water and hand soap. The blades are definitely less efficient than they were, although still better than my last razor.Out of the posters on this thread, three indicate a life of 3-4 months... Interesting. Guess I'll try the "Tom's brushless cream".J. Thayer, how old are you and how hard is your beard?
1989513
There is a happy medium. For example, a week after shaving/epliating is good but two weeks hurts horrible. All in all this model was painful, I returned it.
1846171
Try using some shaving foam or gel. Also try changing the shaving action...perhaps circular motion. Hope this helps.
809436
I use it weekly and shave each time. Been 6 weeks. I do notice it's not as much.
653807
I use mine for 3 weeks for about probably 16 shaves. They can probably last longer and it depends how thick your beard comes in.
1148073
Try putting talcum powder (baby powder) on before you shave. Makes life much easier (and less likely to be painful). You'll also get a closer shave.
1876826
This won't do that. I have the same problem. I trim and edge with the Andis. It cuts close, but not razor close. For the close shave, I have a Panasonic ES-LA63 Wet/Dry.